When it comes to skin cancer, early detection and timely treatment make all the difference. At Skin Institute, we’ve developed a clear and comprehensive treatment pathway to guide patients through every step of their care – ensuring nothing is overlooked, and support is always close at hand.

The journey typically begins with a full skin check, where a trained doctor or nurse uses a dermatoscope (a special magnifying tool) to examine moles, freckles, and lesions. If something suspicious is found, a biopsy is performed to confirm whether cancer cells are present. This is a quick and safe procedure done under local anaesthetic.

If a diagnosis of skin cancer is made, our team discusses the best treatment options with you. These could include:

• Cryotherapy or topical creams for superficial cancers.
• Excision surgery for more invasive cancers.
• Mohs surgery for high-risk or facial cancers.

Throughout your treatment, our multidisciplinary team including dermatologists, skin cancer doctors, and surgeons, reviews your case to ensure the best approach is being taken.

Post-treatment, we provide regular follow-up care to monitor your skin and catch any signs of recurrence early. Education is a big part of what we do and helping you understand your skin and protect it from future damage.

Our pathway isn’t just clinical. It’s compassionate. We know that a skin cancer diagnosis can be confronting, and we’re here to make the process as smooth and reassuring as possible.